Chuck Brown photos: Remembering a go-go and D.C. legend

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Chuck Brown's fans packed into the Washington Convention Center - and except for his casket, there was little there that said “funeral.” It was something between upbeat church service and a rock concert.

Some were there to be seen, and most to celebrate a life, rather than more a death.

They were from different walks of life but there to honor the man who created a type of music.

Fans, friends, and those who never met Chuck Brown but felt they knew him - felt that he was a part of them. Hundreds lined the streets outside the Convention Center and one woman even started waiting since 8 p.m. the night before.

At the funeral, the crowd exploded at the sight of another long time public figure, Marion Barry, who was there to pay its respects.

Thursday, flags in the District flew at half-staff in honor of the local music icon.